Bandsaw Techniques

George Vondriska

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In-depth Instruction; over 116 mins
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Set Up

3:44

The saw won’t work correctly if it isn’t set up correctly. A number of small things come together to make your saw perform at its best; tracking, tension, thrust bearing and guides… When these are right, your bandsaw is a precision machine.

Set Up Q&A

39:26

George discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

General Techniques

5:12

Let’s get you cutting correctly and safely. Where you place your hands and how you handle bandsaw cuts are both very important. We’ll also look at order of operations when making cuts, relief cuts and nibbling.

General Techniques Q&A

24:53

George discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

Template Follower

2:00

Here’s a great way to simplify making lots of parts on your bandsaw. This is a GREAT approach when you’re making Adirondack chairs or similar items. A very simple shop-made jig acts as a stylus. With a template, a little steering, and a flush trim router bit you can easily make gazillions of identical pieces.

Template Follower Q&A

22:57

George discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

Compound Cutting

2:17

Cabriole legs, duck decoys, carving blanks, Christmas decorations….there are a lot of reasons for using your bandsaw to turn 2D material into 3D objects. It’s a simple process once you start “thinking in 3D.”

Compound Cutting Q&A

14:54

George discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

8 Lessons

1 hrs 56 mins

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The bandsaw is one of the most versatile tools in the shop, provided you know how to set it up and use it correctly, and safely. Let’s help you get the most out of this great machine.

George Vondriska

George Vondriska is the Editor in Chief here at Woodworkers Guild of America and has been sharing his woodworking expertise since 1986. Apart from conducting classes at his renowned Vondriska Woodworks School, George's passion for teaching has taken him to woodworking shows nationwide and has led him to teach woodworking for prestigious organizations such as Peace Corps/Swaziland, Andersen Window, Northwest Airlines, and the Pentagon. With a wealth of published magazine articles under his belt, encompassing tool reviews and shop improvement projects, George's knowledge and skills continue to inspire woodworkers every day. To discover more about him and his school, visit georgevondriska.com.

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